Cynthia A. Murphy, PsyD, MBA

Dr. Murphy is the Executive Director of The Memory Clinic in Bennington, VT and the Boston Center for Memory. Dr. Murphy received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University and her MBA from Columbia University. Dr. Murphy is a member of the clinical team responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients at The Memory Clinic. She has been the principal investigator for over 20 clinical trials and involved in clinical research at The Memory Clinic for over 14 years. Prior to joining The Memory Clinic, Dr. Murphy worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 15 years on the clinical teams that developed the first medication approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (tacrine), as well as another medication for Alzheimer’s disease (galantamine), and a number of other central nervous compounds.

Why A Seahorse?

Many people ask us why we selected a seahorse for the logo of The Memory Clinic. The Latin word for seahorse is hippocampus, which is a part of the brain that is very important in memory. The term hippocampus was originally coined in 1587 by Julius Cesear Arantius because he thought that the anatomical structure of the hippocampus resembled a seahorse especially the curled structure of the tail!

Pre-Visit Checklist:

Follow-up Appointments

approximately every 3-6 months typically a 2 1/2 hour appointment mini-version of the new patient appointment that includes a brief medical and neurological exam, follow-up cognitive testing to track change, and reviewing treatment plan please bring your current medications to your appointment

Memory Evaluation

Making an appointment is easy!
You can simply call Stephanie at 802-447-1409 and she will help you.
Typically, it is possible for a patient and his/her family to self-refer to our clinic.
If we need a referral from your primary care provider, we can often contact their office and obtain one for … Find Out More...